John Cusack is set to play 19th century poet Edgar Allan Poe in a new murder mystery movie that was “inspired” by Poe’s poem The Raven.
The role is a fictionalized account of Poe’s last days on earth as he chases a serial killer.
Cusack Tweeted about the role:
“Official I will play Edgar Allen Poe in fall. A film called The Raven, send any Poe gold my way as I begin this journey into the abyss.”
Filming begins in September and the movie will be released next year. The movie is being directed by James McTeigue.
